Little Elm Reviews Short-Term Rental Rules After Birthday-Party Shooting
Little Elm officials are reviewing possible short-term-rental enforcement after a minor was injured in a July 17 birthday-party shooting near White Oak Drive.
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Clarksville adopts FY27 budget with $1.01 property-tax rate
Clarksville’s FY2026-27 budget sets a $1.01 property-tax rate, authorizes $178.7 million in General Fund spending and delays several major projects.
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Akron advances proposed Highland Square safety district assessment
Akron City Council advanced a proposed Highland Square district that could assess affected property owners about $100,000 a year for security and upkeep.
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Toledo Police Chief Troendle to Retire Nov. 1; Kevin Braun Named Successor
Toledo Police Chief Michael Troendle plans to retire Nov. 1, with Assistant Chief Kevin Braun named successor after a planned 90-day transition.
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Houston ICE shooting case sees court, U-visa and oversight developments
Houston’s July 7 ICE shooting case has produced a court protection for a potential witness, U-visa assistance for passengers and calls for transparency.
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Highland sales-tax measure enters review before November vote
Highland voters can review arguments and an impartial analysis through July 30 before deciding on a proposed 1% local transactions-and-use tax in November.
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Minot’s proposed 2027 budget would raise taxes, utility charges
Minot’s proposed nearly $218 million 2027 budget would raise property taxes and utility charges while leaving some positions and projects unfunded.
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Oregon Wildfires Put Smoke and National Firefighting Resources in Focus
Oregon’s Rowe Creek Complex remains only partly contained as Red Flag fire weather, evacuation notices and high national firefighting demand raise safety concerns.
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Buffalo Chippewa traffic limits are in effect as 21-and-over rule remains a proposal
Weekend vehicle and parking restrictions are in effect on Buffalo’s Chippewa Street, while a proposed 21-and-over access rule remains under review.
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Raleigh Youth Curfew Is Still Only a Draft. What Happens Aug. 18?
Raleigh is drafting a possible youth curfew after July 4 violence, but no permanent rule is in effect before the City Council’s Aug. 18 discussion.
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Zachary Cline identified after Gallia County search; investigation remains active
Human remains found during a Gallia County search were identified as Gallipolis-area man Zachary Cline, while authorities say the investigation remains active.
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Cotulla flood updates: La Salle County shelter-in-place guidance through Wed
Nueces River flooding risk remains elevated for Cotulla. Here’s the latest NWS timing plus La Salle County shelter-in-place and road-area guidance.
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San Antonio tornado cleanup near UTSA and The Rim: what residents should do
San Antonio TX – Cleanup and damage assessments are still underway after a July 15 tornado near UTSA and The Rim. City urges people to avoid damaged areas.
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Greenwood Lake area: Warwick BESS zoning law set for July 23 hearing
Greenwood Lake area residents can comment on Warwick’s proposed Local Law No. 5 (BESS zoning) as review continues through the Aug. 13 Town Board meeting.
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Monroe County Sheriff’s Office seeks tips in death near Crabb Road
Temperance residents can submit tips as the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigates a death near Crabb Road; identity and cause still unknown.
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Salem to assist with ODOT encampment cleanups downtown this week—what to expect
KPTV reports Salem will assist ODOT with downtown homeless encampment cleanups this week. Here’s what the city says comes next for outreach.
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Honolulu charter amendments finalized for November ballot: empty-homes tax
Honolulu HI – Hawaiʻi Public Radio says the Honolulu Charter Commission will send about 20 charter questions to voters Nov. 3, including a weakened empty-homes tax.
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Elmira City Council agenda (July 13): Fire overtime, LEAD and CDBG audit bills
Elmira’s July 13 City Council agenda includes Fire Department overtime approvals for two 2026 pay blocks and LEAD and CDBG audit bills.
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Austin City Council reviews $6.6B proposed budget: taxes, fees, and key dates
Austin TX – Proposed $6.6B budget includes a $0.57953 property-tax rate; typical homeowner +$14.49/month. Tax-rate hearing July 30, adoption Aug. 12-14.
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Boise River Greenbelt safety debate returns after fatal stabbing: what officials say now
After a July 6 fatal stabbing on the Boise River Greenbelt, Boise Police say patrols have increased and residents should report suspicious activity—investigation ongoing.
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Port St. Lucie wrongful-death suit: verify Urban Air case filing
Port St. Lucie residents can confirm where the Urban Air wrongful-death case was filed after the Dec. 6 crash—using Broward and St. Lucie clerk portals.
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Missouri AG seeks Johnston removal as Ray County prosecutor; judge enjoins her
Richmond MO – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a quo warranto petition to remove Ray County Prosecutor Camille Johnston, and a judge enjoined her.